How much does a producer and director make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $43.44 an hour or $7,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.44
- Average (mean)
- $113,300
- Jobs
- 143,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $90,360 | $43.44 | |
| 75th | $134,800 | $64.81 | |
| 90th | $198,500 | $95.45 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $129,800 |
| New Jersey | $119,800 |
| New York | $107,600 |
| District of Columbia | $104,300 |
| Connecticut | $88,260 |
| Oregon | $87,460 |
| Rhode Island | $84,250 |
| Washington | $81,550 |
| Illinois | $81,080 |
| Massachusetts | $80,970 |
| Georgia | $79,950 |
| Florida | $79,920 |
| Maryland | $79,350 |
| Nevada | $78,480 |
| Colorado | $78,060 |
| Minnesota | $76,360 |
| Utah | $76,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,460 |
| Tennessee | $73,020 |
| Delaware | $72,650 |
| Texas | $71,710 |
| Maine | $71,320 |
| Ohio | $69,350 |
| Arizona | $67,320 |
| Missouri | $66,460 |
| Wisconsin | $66,390 |
| Hawaii | $66,190 |
| Virginia | $65,900 |
| Michigan | $65,720 |
| North Carolina | $63,700 |
| Alabama | $63,340 |
| Louisiana | $62,920 |
| Oklahoma | $61,600 |
| New Hampshire | $61,560 |
| Idaho | $61,150 |
| Kansas | $60,600 |
| Wyoming | $60,420 |
| South Dakota | $60,260 |
| Indiana | $59,870 |
| Iowa | $58,550 |
| North Dakota | $57,870 |
| South Carolina | $56,030 |
| Vermont | $55,660 |
| Kentucky | $54,550 |
| Alaska | $54,060 |
| Montana | $52,580 |
| Nebraska | $52,580 |
| Mississippi | $48,100 |
| West Virginia | $46,660 |
| Arkansas | $38,820 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,600 |
| Trenton, NJ | $110,200 |
| New York, NY | $108,500 |
| Waterbury, CT | $102,300 |
| Washington, DC | $100,300 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $100,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,520 |
| Salem, OR | $98,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $92,510 |
| Bellingham, WA | $92,220 |
| Provo, UT | $89,390 |
| Portland, OR | $88,450 |
| Miami, FL | $87,980 |
In other countries
Producer and Director belongs to the international group "Film, stage and related directors and producers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a producer and director make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $43.44 ($90,360 a year).
How much does a producer and director make a month?
About $7,530 a month before tax, based on a median of $90,360 a year.
How much does a producer and director make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,780 or less a year ($22.01 an hour); the top 10% make $198,500 or more.
Which state pays producer and directors the most?
California, with a median of $129,800 a year, followed by New Jersey ($119,800) and New York ($107,600).
Which city pays producer and directors the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $131,600 a year.
How many producer and directors are there in the United States?
About 143,120 people work as producer and directors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.